Group B Streptococcus Culture

Group B Streptococcus Culture

Streptococcus agalactiae culture

GBS Screen

Microbiology

GROUP B

 A pop-up menu will appear in regards to the patient when a vaginal swab is collected, these questions need to be answered in order to process the specimen appropriately.

• Is the patient pregnant?
• Is sexual abuse suspected?
• Is toxic shock suspected?
• For Sexual Assault part of order set /SA

A swab of the genital area that is of concern to the health care provider.

• Vagina
• Vagina / Rectal
• Vagina Vault
• Cervix ( Special request investigation only)
• Pediatric vaginal swab (<12 years old)
• Vaginal swab from sexual abuse patient

Amies Transport Media

Amies Transport Media 

• Cervix
  • Remove excess mucus from the cervical area.
  • Insert the endocervical specimen collection swab into the cervical canal and rotate for 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Withdraw the swab carefully. Avoid contact with the vaginal mucosa.
  • Immediately place the cap/swab into the transport tube. Make sure the cap is tightly secured to the tube. Label the tube with the patient information and date/time of collection.
• Vagina
  • Remove excess mucus from the vaginal area.
  • Insert the endocervical specimen collection swab into the vagina and rotate for 15 to 30 seconds.
  • Withdraw the swab carefully.
  • Immediately place the cap/swab into the transport tube. Make sure the cap is tightly secured to the tube. Label the tube with the patient information and date/time of collection.

Daily

As growth is detected and identified the information is made available to the health care provider.

• Specimen should be transported to the laboratory as soon as possible after collection in biohazard bag.
• Specimen should be stored at room temperature in Microbiology rack after receipt in the laboratory.
• Do NOT refrigerate specimen.

On site, BGH laboratory